You made outdoors Thy temple, Lord, to fit our simple prayerThat Christmas time may touch the hearts of all men everywhereWith Thine own brand of mercy, human kindness and the bestof good old freedom feelin's that we hold to in the West.

Don't let no hearts feel hopeless, Lord. No matter who they are,Help them look up for comfort to the Promise of the Star.We ask no special favors, Lord, except to hope You'll blessThe friends and kin whom we hold dear, with Christmas happiness.

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WELCOME!

I love to cook. While only an amateur on the fine dining front, I certainly appreciate excellent food of all kinds. Living in this region, I am fortunate enough to have grown and been exposed to a variety of ethnic flavors from Polish, German, Jewish, Irish and Italian influences. The area is rural with a population rich in these backgrounds, having come here for farming and mining as it is also by the Coal Region. Bordering the farming valleys and the Coal Region is PA Dutch Country. (This food and background is not Dutch, but German.) This makes for an interesting fusion, rustic and layered with flavors. Due to the prolific fresh produce, products, and many fresh proteins, flavors pop due to their kaleidoscope of flavor with the changing seasons. Rural and ethnic festivals that really celebrate food are also a major part of my life here. I plan to share from these and family recipes as well, also sharing my favorite places along the way. My friends often tease that they like to travel with me because they know they will eat and drink well!